$100k salary, packing up from Omaha
changea dispatch from
lexington
KY
38.04°N
84.50°W
Lexington is the Thoroughbred horse capital of the world, with bluegrass-fed horse farms surrounding the city in white-fenced perfection. Keeneland racetrack is one of the most beautiful in the world. The bourbon trail starts right here. Downtown is small but tightening up nicely with food and bars. The University of Kentucky's blue bleeds through everything.
the verdict
below Omaha's monthly cost
Cost barely budges between Lexington and Omaha. Pick this one for the texture of the days, not the math.
a quick ledger.
$1,488/mo
5% more expensive than Omaha(vs $1,412/mo)
4.5%
$112/mo less in state tax than Omaha
vs 5.84% in Omaha
$6,470/mo
$35 more than Omaha
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$324k
6% more expensive than Omaha
vs $306k in Omaha
520k
vs 985k in Omaha
field notes, weather & such.
171
pleasant days a year, in lexington.
Omaha barely cracks 145 pleasant ones.
32% fewer events than Omaha. The pace eases up.
60/100
13% higher than Omaha
vs 53/100 in Omaha
Closest outdoor draw: Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 48.1 mi.
88/100
1% higher than Omaha
vs 87/100 in Omaha
13
32% fewer than Omaha
vs 19 nonstops in Omaha
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